Joan Jett & The Blackhearts recently released a new album, Unvarnished, via Blackheart Records, and is her first full-length album since 2006′s Sinner. Joan has said that Unvarnished is the most introspective album she’s ever done. While still keeping to her signature sound, Jett observes her own life as well as life around her. From applauding the determination of Hurricane Sandy’s victims to...

Honour Crest wraps up first full US tour, new album drops Dec. 10 By Jen Schwartz Hailing from Virginia Beach, VA, the electronic infused-metal outfit, Honour Crest, has just wrapped up an extensive US tour and will be releasing their debut album, Spilled Ink, Dec. 10 through Rise Records, calling it a “cinematic” part two of their thundering first effort,...

Alternative rock quartet, Diamond Youth will release an EP titled “Shake” on Feb 4th via Topshelf Records. “Shake” marks the band’s first batch of new music since the release of their Brian Mcternan produced “Orange” EP last February. Described as, “a brief but lasting treat that rips colder than a soft serve stand”, the “MDIC” video features, “flashing clip-art...

For those that grew up in the South Florida music scene know that it is definitely an uphill climb. From few venue options, limited tour support slot opportunities, to the treck to tour outside of Florida it can be a battle for some bands. South Florida natives, Rescue Kid know full well the struggle they are in for. Forming just...

Kings of Leon have released an evocative new video for their epic song “Beautiful War.” Directed by Casey McGrath (“Pyro,” “Back Down South”), the clip’s look and feel was inspired by the film Urban Cowboy, and stars Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights, Country Strong, Tron: Legacy). Seeking to capture the cinematic quality of the song, the video employs classic filmmaking...

Friday, we brought you the first of two interviews with Diamante. We’ve got the second part today. Learn more about Diamante’s inspiration and her music by checking out the video below! Emerging from the east coast to the entertainment capitol of the world, teen sensation Diamante has exploded onto the Hollywood music scene. Bringing her rocker girl style to...

With the recording of NOFX’s acclaimed 2012 release Self-Entitled, the band upheld their tradition of über proficient song writing and emerged from the studio with more songs than they had room for on the album. At last, as a follow up to Self-Entitled, the band compiled the Stoke Extinguisher EP to give the songs the attention they deserve. The title track accomplishes exactly the opposite of what the...

In geometry, each of the four faces of the tesseract represent a different dimension but all are essential to its presence as one; much like the multifaceted dimensions of the UK progressive metal outfit TesseracT. Equipped with their latest album, Altered State, the band is currently selling out venues around the world. Before taking off to Europe to support Karnivool, bassist...